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LLDA deepens environmental commitment with Manila Water

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Photo shows Manila Water officials headed by President and CEO Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. together with LLDA Executive Director Nereus “Neric” Acosta at the recently-held Toka Toka Renewal of Partnership at LLDA Building in Quezon City.  Both were joined by Manila Water group directors Geodino V. Carpio of Operations; Jeric T. Sevilla, OIC for Corporate Strategic Affairs and Corporate Communications Head and Manila Water COO Ferdinand Dela Cruz together LLDA officers.

The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) renewed its environmental commitment with Manila Water’s Toka Toka advocacy, the first and only environmental movement focused on used water management. LLDA has been an active partner of the Toka Toka movement since 2012.

Manila Water President Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. said the renewal of the agreement would further pave the way for greater cooperation between Manila Water and LLDA in the area of environmental protection and conservation, especially of water resources.

“The renewal of our partnership would further deepen our agencies’ commitments for environmental protection and promote increased awareness among all stakeholders of the need to protect and conserve our water resources,” Ablaza said during the ceremonial Partnership Seal Signing agreement at the LLDA main office in Quezon City.

Ablaza said the part of the partnership would also oversee the creation of “barangay champions” in full compliance with Republic Acts 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act) and 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004).

For his part, LLDA Executive Director Nereus ‘Neric’ Acosta not only extolled the virtues of Toka Toka and other environmental programs initiated by Manila Water but also its efforts to forge partnerships and cooperation with various government like the LLDA and even non-government organizations.

Acosta also said the partnership between his agency and Manila Water is also aimed at further securing individual and institutional commitments to do their “toka” or share to revive rivers in the metropolis as a major component of environmental protection.

“You cannot protect what you cannot and do not value. You have to learn to value first so that you’ll have greater involvement and stake in its protection and conservation,” Acosta said.

The LLDA chief said the agency will also take part not only in Manila Water’s Lingap Sapa project (clean-up of creeks) but also in information and education campaigns for the International Coastal Clean-Up. LLDA has spearheaded several programs which included the creation of information materials on river rehabilitation, public message banners and billboards at La Mesa Ecopark, provision of cleaning attire for “environmental armies” and inclusion of Toka Toka presentation during seminars for pollution control officers.

The “Toka Toka” campaign promotes the following: proper disposal of garbage; desludging of septic tanks; connecting to Manila Water’s sewer network; and supporting community-based sanitation and used-water projects.

LLDA deepens environmental commitment with Manila Water

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Photo shows Manila Water officials headed by President and CEO Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. together with LLDA Executive Director Nereus “Neric” Acosta at the recently-held Toka Toka Renewal of Partnership at LLDA Building in Quezon City.  Both were joined by Manila Water group directors Geodino V. Carpio of Operations; Jeric T. Sevilla, OIC for Corporate Strategic Affairs and Corporate Communications Head and Manila Water COO Ferdinand Dela Cruz together LLDA officers.

The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) renewed its environmental commitment with Manila Water’s Toka Toka advocacy, the first and only environmental movement focused on used water management. LLDA has been an active partner of the Toka Toka movement since 2012.

Manila Water President Gerardo C. Ablaza, Jr. said the renewal of the agreement would further pave the way for greater cooperation between Manila Water and LLDA in the area of environmental protection and conservation, especially of water resources.

“The renewal of our partnership would further deepen our agencies’ commitments for environmental protection and promote increased awareness among all stakeholders of the need to protect and conserve our water resources,” Ablaza said during the ceremonial Partnership Seal Signing agreement at the LLDA main office in Quezon City.

Ablaza said the part of the partnership would also oversee the creation of “barangay champions” in full compliance with Republic Acts 9003 (Ecological Solid Waste Management Act) and 9275 (Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004).

For his part, LLDA Executive Director Nereus ‘Neric’ Acosta not only extolled the virtues of Toka Toka and other environmental programs initiated by Manila Water but also its efforts to forge partnerships and cooperation with various government like the LLDA and even non-government organizations.

Acosta also said the partnership between his agency and Manila Water is also aimed at further securing individual and institutional commitments to do their “toka” or share to revive rivers in the metropolis as a major component of environmental protection.

“You cannot protect what you cannot and do not value. You have to learn to value first so that you’ll have greater involvement and stake in its protection and conservation,” Acosta said.

The LLDA chief said the agency will also take part not only in Manila Water’s Lingap Sapa project (clean-up of creeks) but also in information and education campaigns for the International Coastal Clean-Up. LLDA has spearheaded several programs which included the creation of information materials on river rehabilitation, public message banners and billboards at La Mesa Ecopark, provision of cleaning attire for “environmental armies” and inclusion of Toka Toka presentation during seminars for pollution control officers.

The “Toka Toka” campaign promotes the following: proper disposal of garbage; desludging of septic tanks; connecting to Manila Water’s sewer network; and supporting community-based sanitation and used-water projects.

Chevron initiates waste reduction contest with high school students

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Grand prize winning San Pascual National High School students with Chevron’s Joseph Bronfman, Area Business Manager for Finished Lubricants (2nd from Left), Peter Morris, General Manager for Philippine products (5th from left) and Herminio Esguerra, Herma Group of Companies Chairman (8th from left) 

In an effort to minimize land and water pollution in its host community of its Batangas Terminal, Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), through its Caltex brand, launched an environmental awareness program hinged on the ecology projects proposed by student-and-teacher teams in San Pascual, Batangas.

The program, named Caltex Eco(logy is) Me or Caltex Eco Me, attracted 30 project proposals from student-and-teacher teams of San Pascual National High School, the municipality’s biggest high school in terms of student population. Program partner American Chamber Foundation Inc. (ACF) chose three finalists for implementation in three barangays adjacent to waterways leading to the San Pascual coastline.

Team Flower in a Bottle, composed of 50 students and at least 2 teachers, scored the most points for highest impact and strongest sustainable component. The team received P1 million worth of technical-vocational materials including audio-visual equipment, sewing machines, and even hand and foot massage and spa sets which were on the winners’ wish list for their donation to their school. The team stood out as it reinforced the existing waste management program of Barangay Laurel through an ingenious method of turning reusable and recyclable plastic bottle caps to decorative flowers.

“One of the best incentives of this ecology contest is that Caltex empowered my students not only to bring waste management awareness in their own communities but also to enable them to become donors to their own school. These prizes are our team’s contribution and legacy to the current and succeeding classes of San Pascual National High School. We want all the students to remember our cause when they see and use these educational materials from Caltex,” Ermelinda Ilagan, the teacher/adviser of Team Flower in a Bottle, said during the Caltex Eco Me awarding ceremony.

Caltex Eco Me was fueled by auction proceeds from the Caltex Partners’ Day event held last March that included Caltex retailers, customers and various business partners. Herma Group of Companies Chaiman Herminio Esguerra, who won the auction’s highest bid for a vintage Caltex gas pump-style refrigerator, joined the Chevron leaders during the Eco Me awarding ceremony at the Chevron Batangas Terminal.

The Caltex Eco Me awards was held as the culminating activity of Chevron’s annual coastal clean-up activity for its Week of Caring 2015, a week-long volunteerism activity when employees and business partners serve communities where CPI operates and engage in activities that benefit disadvantaged communities. Joseph Bronfman, CPI’s Area Business Manager for Finished Lubricants, praised the participating teams. “These children who showed enthusiasm in keeping and preserving the environment deserve these educational items from the Eco Me program,” he said.

 “Caltex Eco Me is a proactive program in addressing our environmental issues. It is our hope that as more and more of our communities become aware of the importance of waste management, we will soon see the day when we no longer need coastal cleanups,” said Peter Morris, CPI’s General Manager for Philippine products.

Chevron initiates waste reduction contest with high school students

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Grand prize winning San Pascual National High School students with Chevron’s Joseph Bronfman, Area Business Manager for Finished Lubricants (2nd from Left), Peter Morris, General Manager for Philippine products (5th from left) and Herminio Esguerra, Herma Group of Companies Chairman (8th from left) 

In an effort to minimize land and water pollution in its host community of its Batangas Terminal, Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), through its Caltex brand, launched an environmental awareness program hinged on the ecology projects proposed by student-and-teacher teams in San Pascual, Batangas.

The program, named Caltex Eco(logy is) Me or Caltex Eco Me, attracted 30 project proposals from student-and-teacher teams of San Pascual National High School, the municipality’s biggest high school in terms of student population. Program partner American Chamber Foundation Inc. (ACF) chose three finalists for implementation in three barangays adjacent to waterways leading to the San Pascual coastline.

Team Flower in a Bottle, composed of 50 students and at least 2 teachers, scored the most points for highest impact and strongest sustainable component. The team received P1 million worth of technical-vocational materials including audio-visual equipment, sewing machines, and even hand and foot massage and spa sets which were on the winners’ wish list for their donation to their school. The team stood out as it reinforced the existing waste management program of Barangay Laurel through an ingenious method of turning reusable and recyclable plastic bottle caps to decorative flowers.

“One of the best incentives of this ecology contest is that Caltex empowered my students not only to bring waste management awareness in their own communities but also to enable them to become donors to their own school. These prizes are our team’s contribution and legacy to the current and succeeding classes of San Pascual National High School. We want all the students to remember our cause when they see and use these educational materials from Caltex,” Ermelinda Ilagan, the teacher/adviser of Team Flower in a Bottle, said during the Caltex Eco Me awarding ceremony.

Caltex Eco Me was fueled by auction proceeds from the Caltex Partners’ Day event held last March that included Caltex retailers, customers and various business partners. Herma Group of Companies Chaiman Herminio Esguerra, who won the auction’s highest bid for a vintage Caltex gas pump-style refrigerator, joined the Chevron leaders during the Eco Me awarding ceremony at the Chevron Batangas Terminal.

The Caltex Eco Me awards was held as the culminating activity of Chevron’s annual coastal clean-up activity for its Week of Caring 2015, a week-long volunteerism activity when employees and business partners serve communities where CPI operates and engage in activities that benefit disadvantaged communities. Joseph Bronfman, CPI’s Area Business Manager for Finished Lubricants, praised the participating teams. “These children who showed enthusiasm in keeping and preserving the environment deserve these educational items from the Eco Me program,” he said.

 “Caltex Eco Me is a proactive program in addressing our environmental issues. It is our hope that as more and more of our communities become aware of the importance of waste management, we will soon see the day when we no longer need coastal cleanups,” said Peter Morris, CPI’s General Manager for Philippine products.

Chevron initiates waste reduction contest with high school students

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Grand prize winning San Pascual National High School students with Chevron’s Joseph Bronfman, Area Business Manager for Finished Lubricants (2nd from Left), Peter Morris, General Manager for Philippine products (5th from left) and Herminio Esguerra, Herma Group of Companies Chairman (8th from left) 

In an effort to minimize land and water pollution in its host community of its Batangas Terminal, Chevron Philippines Inc. (CPI), through its Caltex brand, launched an environmental awareness program hinged on the ecology projects proposed by student-and-teacher teams in San Pascual, Batangas.

The program, named Caltex Eco(logy is) Me or Caltex Eco Me, attracted 30 project proposals from student-and-teacher teams of San Pascual National High School, the municipality’s biggest high school in terms of student population. Program partner American Chamber Foundation Inc. (ACF) chose three finalists for implementation in three barangays adjacent to waterways leading to the San Pascual coastline.

Team Flower in a Bottle, composed of 50 students and at least 2 teachers, scored the most points for highest impact and strongest sustainable component. The team received P1 million worth of technical-vocational materials including audio-visual equipment, sewing machines, and even hand and foot massage and spa sets which were on the winners’ wish list for their donation to their school. The team stood out as it reinforced the existing waste management program of Barangay Laurel through an ingenious method of turning reusable and recyclable plastic bottle caps to decorative flowers.

“One of the best incentives of this ecology contest is that Caltex empowered my students not only to bring waste management awareness in their own communities but also to enable them to become donors to their own school. These prizes are our team’s contribution and legacy to the current and succeeding classes of San Pascual National High School. We want all the students to remember our cause when they see and use these educational materials from Caltex,” Ermelinda Ilagan, the teacher/adviser of Team Flower in a Bottle, said during the Caltex Eco Me awarding ceremony.

Caltex Eco Me was fueled by auction proceeds from the Caltex Partners’ Day event held last March that included Caltex retailers, customers and various business partners. Herma Group of Companies Chaiman Herminio Esguerra, who won the auction’s highest bid for a vintage Caltex gas pump-style refrigerator, joined the Chevron leaders during the Eco Me awarding ceremony at the Chevron Batangas Terminal.

The Caltex Eco Me awards was held as the culminating activity of Chevron’s annual coastal clean-up activity for its Week of Caring 2015, a week-long volunteerism activity when employees and business partners serve communities where CPI operates and engage in activities that benefit disadvantaged communities. Joseph Bronfman, CPI’s Area Business Manager for Finished Lubricants, praised the participating teams. “These children who showed enthusiasm in keeping and preserving the environment deserve these educational items from the Eco Me program,” he said.

 “Caltex Eco Me is a proactive program in addressing our environmental issues. It is our hope that as more and more of our communities become aware of the importance of waste management, we will soon see the day when we no longer need coastal cleanups,” said Peter Morris, CPI’s General Manager for Philippine products.